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Western Michigan Has Home Winning Streak Halted by Clemson
KALAMAZOO, Mich. – The Western Michigan volleyball team saw its 19-match home winning streak come to an end on Sunday as it fell, 3-1 (25-27, 25-23, 25-19, 25-20) to Clemson in the finale of the WMU Tournament at University Arena. FINAL SCORE: Clemson 3, Western Michigan 1. LOCATION: University...
Western Michigan Player Played Leapfrog With Completely Unsuspecting Referee
College football player avoids running over ref by jumping over him. Wisconsin beat Western Michigan on Friday night, 28-14. The Broncos actually took a one-point lead early in the fourth quarter before the Badgers scored the final 15 points of the game. That included a two-point conversion that made it 21-14 with 10:35 remaining in the fourth.
Unruly Behavior At Parchment Vs. Comstock Football Game Sparks Concern
As a concerned parent, it's disheartening to see other parents setting a bad example for our students at high school events. Thursday night's altercation at the Parchment football game against Comstock is a prime example of behavior that shouldn't be tolerated. The district has commended the swift actions of school...
Titans finish third at Olivet
BATTLE CREEK, Mich.--The Westminster College men's golf team finished third at the two-day Lou Collins Memorial Tournament, hosted by the University of Olivet at Bedford Valley Country Club in Battle Creek, Mich. The Titans finished with a two-day team score of 616, following up Friday's 299 with a 317 Saturday....
WMU opens season at Winrow Valparaiso Open
WMU began its season on Friday, with a 5K race at Winrow Valparaiso Open. Six runners were added to the team for 2024 with four making their Western debut. With a team of seven, the Broncos managed to place fourth with a team score of 105 and an average time of 18:42.20. Each member finished in the top 40. The top five runners for the Broncos were Lily Overton, Delaney Knoll, Brooke Soper, Grace Aurand, and Lauren Sancrant.
This Ominous Michigan Building in Could Have Started (or Ended) a Nuclear War
An unassuming building on the grounds of Fort Custer near Battle Creek was once part of NORAD's missile command that could have launched nuclear weapons. The building, located on Base Avenue in Springfield was part of the 34th Air Division and operated between April of 1966 and December of 1969.
South Haven beaches draw crowds as Labor Day weekend marks summer's end
SOUTH HAVEN, Mich. — Millions of Americans are celebrating the unofficial end of summer this Labor Day weekend, including many here in West Michigan. Hundreds of people hit the beach in South Haven Sunday as the holiday weekend begins to wind down. : Dangerous heat in West Michigan, fire...
Multiple Career-Highs Propel Tigers to Tournament Victory
KALAMAZOO, Mich. – The Clemson Tigers (2-1) won their first ever matchup against the Western Michigan Broncos (2-1) on Sunday afternoon (25-27, 25-23, 25-19, 25-20) in order to win the Western Michigan Tournament and snap the Broncos 19-game home winning streak dating back to the 2022 season. Clemson was...
Wisconsin Football Report Card: Wisconsin vs. Western Michigan
The Wisconsin Badgers defeated Western Michigan 28-14 in a game that was closer than the score indicated. The Badgers eventually pulled away in the fourth quarter giving them a two-touchdown victory, but the Broncos gave the Badgers all they could handle.
Mateer piles up 6 TDs, powers WSU to rout of Vikings
Sep. 1—PULLMAN — John Mateer would like to say he wasn't nervous. "I would try to deny it," Mateer said. "But yeah, I was a little nervous, unfortunately, going into that first drive." Any nerves Mateer may have had were expelled when he orchestrated eight consecutive touchdown drives, sparked by a 30-yard, acrobatic diving touchdown grab from Oregon transfer Kris Hutson. Mateer passed for 352 ...
Badgers tie with Broncos
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin women's soccer team tied with Western Michigan 1-1 today, Sept. 1. How it Happened First Half The first remained scoreless, with Wisconsin being persistent on the attack. Western Michigan was playing with a gritty style edging the Badgers on fouls, 13-5. The Badgers had the advantage in shots (4-2), shots-on-goal (2-1), and corners (3-1). Second Half Wisconsin came out of halftime with a different strategy earning two shots on goal within the first minute and a half. The Broncos were able to find a gap in the defense in the 64th minute to break the...
The University of Michigan Has the Most Lopsided Football Rivalry Ever with Kalamazoo College
The University of Michigan has one of the most storied programs in the history of College Football. And perhaps the most lopsided rivalry the Wolverines have is with the Hornets of Kalamazoo College. K College is the oldest intuition of higher learning in Michigan, dating back to 1833, when the...
KFC Locations are Closing in Illinois & Indiana is Michigan Next?
As KFC locations are dwindling in the U.S., restaurants are abruptly closing all over the Midwest. I was heartbroken when the KFC on Gull Road closed in 2023. Don't get me wrong, that location had the worst service in America. But the West Main KFC closed back in 2017 which leaves Kalamazoo with one location on South Westnedge and 2 in Battle Creek. The Three Rivers KFC also closed in 2023. Beyond those locations, you would have to drive South to Sturgis or North to Plainwell for a KFC Famous Bowl. If you love KFC like I do, I have bad news. It looks like KFC is in big trouble in the U.S.
Men’s Soccer Hosts Villanova For Labor Day Soccer Fest Showdown
KALAMAZOO, Mich. – The Western Michigan men's soccer team will host the Villanova Wildcats on Labor Day, Monday, September 2, at WMU Soccer Complex. Kickoff is slated for 3:00 PM, with Soccer Fest festivities beginning at 1:00 PM. For tickets, visit https://wmubroncos.evenue.net/events/SOC. The Unbeaten Streak Continues. On Friday, WMU...
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